Odell, Indiana
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| Odell | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation [1] | 735 ft (224 m) |
| ZIP code | 47918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0440511 |
Odell is a small town in Jackson Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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[edit] History
John W. Odell settled the site in 1831, with ownership of the farm later passing to his son Washington. The location, originally known as Odell's Corners, gained a post office in 1871.[2]
[edit] Geography
Odell is located at 40°17'16" North, 87°04'26" West (40.287778, -87.073889) in Jackson Township at the intersection of State Roads 25 and 28. The town has an elevation of approximately 730 feet.
[edit] References
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ [1878] (1998) Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Kingman Brothers, reprinted by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, p. 23.
[edit] External links
- Odell, Indiana is at coordinates Coordinates:
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